BDS

Junior Purchasing Agent

BDS

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: MarlboroughMassachusettsUnited States

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Salary

💰 $22 - $24 per hour

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About the role

  • Purchasing for all Equipment, parts, supplies, and outside services.
  • Develop and implement best practices, procedures, and policies for procurement.
  • Maintain accurate records of relevant purchase documents for reference purposes.
  • Prepares reports as requested to review metrics.
  • Manages daily purchasing activities.
  • Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
  • Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
  • Conduct assessments to identify new and reliable suppliers and vendors.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
  • Coordinating with warehouse leadership to determine and manage inventory needs.
  • Performs other purchasing or inventory control duties as necessary or as requested.

Requirements

  • WMS / ERP Inventory Management Software preferred
  • Knowledge of Purchasing Processes
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Applications
  • Creative Problem-Solving Skills
  • Attention to Detail with strong Documentation and Organizational skills
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
  • Self-Motivated to look at Situations/Processes and have an innate desire to make them better.
  • A Team Player
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods to perform computer and telephone-based tasks
  • Must be able to operate a computer/telephone and keyboard.
  • Close vision requirements due to computer work.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation -commensurate with experience
  • Medical, vision, dental
  • Supplemental Insurance options
  • Pet Insurance & Legal plan coverage options
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) program
  • Employer paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Professional development
  • Company Outings and Events
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Purchasing ProcessesInventory ManagementDocumentationReport Preparation
Soft Skills
Creative Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationSelf-MotivatedTeam Player
Certifications
High School Diploma